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A consumer group is warning about a possible rate hike for Washington Gas customers after the parent company of Washington Gas submitted a request to increase rates and charges. If it goes through, customers in Washington, D.C., can expect to see the average bill go up by 30%, or about $13 every month. Washington Gas says it needs $26 million…

WGL, which owns Washington Gas, says it needs an additional $26 million to cover costs. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on the rate hike request.